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James Fenton Named President of The Electrochemical Society

October 7, 2025
One of Florida’s most dedicated champions for advancing energy technology has taken on a new role that puts him at the vanguard of a worldwide scientific community. James Fenton, the director of the Florida Solar Energy Center, was named president of The Electrochemical Society (ECS), a 9,000-member strong global organization. With members in more than…

MSE Professor Elected Third Vice President of The Electrochemical Society

May 11, 2022
Jim Fenton, the director of the Florida Solar Energy Center and a professor of materials science and engineering, has been elected the third vice president of The Electrochemical Society. Fenton has been a member of the industry organization for 40 years and previously held the title of ECS Secretary. In his candidacy statement, he said…